Start a New Recognized Student Organization
Not seeing an existing recognized student organization that matches your interests? We are happy to help you navigate creating a new organization to further enrich our campus community.
Applications for new RSOs are open in mid-September and mid-January. Applications are reviewed based on the thoroughness for the content and not based on the organization's stated mission, goals or beliefs. Only complete applications will be considered. Approvals do not imply endorsement by Emory University of the organization’s policies or activities.
If you have questions, contact our Student Involvement, Leadership, and Transitions (SILT) team at silt@emory.edu.
Here's an overview of what is needed to create a new recognized student organization.
New RSO Chartering Process Fall 2025
The New RSO Chartering Process takes place annually, once in the fall for undergraduates and in the spring semester for graduate groups. Displayed below is our general procedure to which specific dates will be applied prior to each semester.
Ensure your new organization meets a unique need in our community by checking existing organizations on The Hub. Form closes Monday, September 26th.
You need at least 10 currently enrolled Emory University students on your organization’s roster. Include their names, email addresses, and NetIDs.
Charter applications will be reviewed by your respective chartering entity. These councils will consider their pool of interested groups in relational to their existing population of RSO’s against the decision making factors listed to the right. The decision making authority lies entirely with each divisional council.
Reasons for not sponsoring an Interest Groups through the onboarding process includes but is not limited to:
- The Interest Group does not serve the student population within your division's realm
- The Interest Group replicates/is too closely aligned with an existing student organization on campus
- The amount of interested students does not exceed 10 students Required officers are not listed
- The information provided lacks substance and does not reasonably support the division's ability to make a decision
| Accepted | Denied |
|---|---|
| Invitation to RSO Training Course | These groups are encouraged to work with their respective council to prepare for the next application cycle. |
The RSO Training course aims to familiarize our new potential RSOs with vital information about policies, processes, and guidelines for operating as a recognized student organization (RSO) at Emory as well as lay the foundation for their establishment.
Progress on the course will be tracked individually. When all required members of the organization has completed the course, SILT will publish your portal and issue your charter letter.
- All officers received onboarding certificate
- Charter letter issued
- Portal is published
- Submit charter letter to request speedtype from SGS
- Get to action!
Visit the website below to learn more about how to register your new Student Organization.